“Shame on “Our” Government”: As Sensational Report Puts Ireland on Top of Undesirable List, Conor McGregor Forced to Fire Back at Irish Authorities in a Fiery Rant

Eurostat, the official statistical office of the European Union, shared a report suggesting that Ireland is the most expensive country in Europe. However, this report didn’t sit well with one of their biggest sporting icons, Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ shared a message regarding the news on social media.

Conor McGregor represents his home nation to the fullest. It is evident in the UFC. He never stops wearing his country’s flag wherever he decides to go. Whenever the Irishman registers a win in the UFC, he always walks out with his nation’s flag, showing the love and devotion he has for his country. Furthermore, several of his outfits during fights also represented the Irish colors. However, as of now, the UFC has banned fighters from sporting their national flag.

Conor McGregor reacts after Ireland gets named the most expensive country in Europe

‘Ladbible Ireland’ shared a post on their Instagram handle regarding a recent Eurostat report. The report claims that Ireland has the highest prices for household final consumption expenditures in comparison to other European countries. Moreover, it is 146 percent more than the average in any of the countries under the European Union. Alcohol, tobacco, energy, transportation, and communication prices are driving up prices in Ireland.

This news drew a negative reaction from Ireland’s greatest export, Conor McGregor. He expressed his thoughts about the situation in a story on Instagram and wrote, “Quite ridiculous. Shame on “our” Government.” McGregor was baffled to learn that prices have gone so high in his native country. Furthermore, he also blamed the government, holding them accountable.

Meanwhile, apart from the antics and his unique persona, Conor McGregor cares about the happenings in his native country. His constant presence on social media helps him keep up with the happenings in Ireland. This may not be the last time that we see McGregor share news regarding his home country.

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McGregor also never fails to talk about how proud he feels to represent his country. He mentions it during press conferences for a fight, on social media, or during interviews. ‘Notorious’s success has made him the most famous person in the history of Ireland. Furthermore, his success inside the Octagon has led to many Irish fighters following the same route and making a name for themselves in MMA.

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